Aug. 17, 1953 – Feb. 3, 2026 

The Reverend Bryan William Jones – beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend – passed away peacefully on Feb. 3 at the age of 72 following complications from heart surgery.

Born in Salt Lake City, Utah Bryan attended Highland High School, graduating in 1971. He loved school, especially debate, and was known even then for his quick mind and spirited arguments. 

Bryan had a strong connection to the church in his formative years and served as youth delegate to the General Convention for the Episcopal Diocese of Utah. He went on to the University of Utah, earning a degree in history with a minor in theater in 1975. He later earned his Master of Divinity from the Episcopal Divinity School in Cambridge, Massachusetts and was ordained to the priesthood in June 1979. 

Bryan faithfully served congregations in Utah, Massachusetts and California. His ministry was marked by compassion, intellectual depth and an unwavering commitment to social justice. Beyond parish ministry, Bryan also worked as a community organizer and an advocate for healthcare reform. 

Bryan was a true polymath, a lover of history, theology and spirited conversation. He loved judo, cooking, reading, his dogs, ice cream and rooting for the Dodgers and Rams. He carried forward the long-standing family traditions of baking Italian Easter bread each spring and fruitcake at Christmas. He was known for his iconic mustache and booming laugh.

He was predeceased by his parents Felton Taylor Jones Sr. and Rose Rich Jones; brothers Felton Jr. and Brent; and nephew Brent Jr. He is survived by his wife Amy Pringle; his former wife Patricia O’Reilly and their children Derek (Jessi), Sean, Jennifer and Katherine O’Reilly-Jones; grandchildren Willa, Genevieve and Corbin O’Reilly-Jones; sister Susan (Jones) Callihan (Michael); brother Michael Dalley; and numerous nieces, nephews and dear friends.

A memorial service was held at St. Luke’s of the Mountains Episcopal Church in La Crescenta on Feb. 16.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Episcopal Sacred Resistance, an immigration justice ministry (lasacredresistance.org), or Camp Stevens (campstevens.org).

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